Paper Castles by B. Fox is a hopeful tragedy. On the one hand, it offers a bleak realism of people who long for more and dream bigger dreams, but find themselves failing under the weight of unforgiving societal ills and the expectations of others. On the other hand, it doesn’t leave the reader in despair.Continue reading “Paper Castles, a brief review”
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Q&A: What’s the best piece of writing advice you’ve received?
Author Q&A: What’s the best piece of writing advice you’ve received? There’s a lot of writing advice out there, and some of it is contradictory. You’ll hear some recommend to never use adverbs while other people think adverbs are our friends. Truth is, you can overdo and underdo almost anything. Good writing takes practice andContinue reading “Q&A: What’s the best piece of writing advice you’ve received?”
Q&A: Which of your stories did you enjoy writing most?
Author Q&A: Which of your stories did you enjoy writing most? This one is a little tough, because when you’re writing a story or a book, especially when the words are flowing well, each one is your favorite in the moment (at least that’s been my experience). If I don’t like writing a story, IContinue reading “Q&A: Which of your stories did you enjoy writing most?”
Q&A: What is your favorite genre?
Author Q&A: What is your favorite genre? Science fiction. I’ve loved stories, especially stories about space and other planets, most of my life. This true whether you are talking novels or cinema. Honestly, when I was younger (middle school / high school), I did judge a book by its cover. I would go to theContinue reading “Q&A: What is your favorite genre?”
Q&A: What authors are your favorite?
Author Q&A: Who have been your favorite authors as an adult? Michael Crichton. When I was a teenager, Crichton was at the height of his popularity. I enjoyed reading many of his books, especially those with more of a SciFi flair. That carried into adulthood. Unfortunately, he passed away a few years ago but theContinue reading “Q&A: What authors are your favorite?”
Q&A: What authors influenced you as a child?
Thinking back, there are three who come easily to mind. Vicki Grove. She is a local author near my hometown. We read some of her books in class. She would also visit our elementary school and talk about life as an author. Gary Paulsen. Hatchet, of course, is a classic. I also remember reading TheContinue reading “Q&A: What authors influenced you as a child?”
The inspiration behind “A Grandfather’s Yarn” (Of Stars and Space)
With the publication of my collection of stories, Of Stars and Space, this is part 9 in a series of posts about the inspiration behind each of the twelve stories. A Grandfather’s Yarn is, perhaps, the shortest story in this collection. I wrote it as a submission to a science fiction contest a few yearsContinue reading “The inspiration behind “A Grandfather’s Yarn” (Of Stars and Space)”
The inspiration behind “Space Dinosaurs” (Of Stars and Space)
With the publication of my collection of stories, Of Stars and Space, this is part 8 in a series of posts about the inspiration behind each of the twelve stories. In my one-year-old son’s room there hangs on the wall behind his closet door a banner to measure height and growth. My wife and IContinue reading “The inspiration behind “Space Dinosaurs” (Of Stars and Space)”
The inspiration behind “The Perfect Man” (Of Stars and Space)
With the publication of my collection of stories, Of Stars and Space, this is part 7 in a series of posts about the inspiration behind each of the twelve stories. “The Perfect Man” is the first story in the science fiction section of my book. It is a story about love, with a twist. It’sContinue reading “The inspiration behind “The Perfect Man” (Of Stars and Space)”
The inspiration behind “Trail Blazing” (Of Stars and Space)
With the publication of my collection of stories, Of Stars and Space, this is part 6 in a series of posts about the inspiration behind each of the twelve stories. “Trail Blazing” is the final story in the life, love, and loss section of my book. It is a story about growing up and leavingContinue reading “The inspiration behind “Trail Blazing” (Of Stars and Space)”
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